Increasing adoption of cloud technology is leading to increasing complexity in networks. Many enterprises accustomed to relying on multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) are now finding it overly complicated, as well as expensive. This is especially true when accounting for the impact artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) have upon network traffic. In many cases, software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) is regarded as the ideal solution to network complexity.
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The increased adoption of cloud technology means enterprises are looking for network solutions for increasingly complex infrastructures. Many find that software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) helps them overcome the majority of their challenges, so unsurprisingly, the demand for SD-WAN is growing. Similarly, the number of providers offering SD-WAN is also rising.
SD-WAN allows for strategic routing of internet traffic to optimize bandwidth, but as not all traffic is routed the same, a … [Read more...]

The need for a simplified, highly visible network solution is becoming more apparent to enterprises. A study conducted by Dimensional Research for Versa Networks found that 85 percent of enterprises are considering implementing software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) as a solution to common network woes.
Complex network configurations: One of the major drivers of this trend is the growing complexity of enterprise networks. Seventy-four percent of those surveyed said they are using a … [Read more...]

Enterprises are facing increasing network complexity as cloud technology advances. Not only are systems exchanging data with cloud servers, but there is also an explosion of devices equipped with cloud applications. The number of access points and the amount of data being moved around and stored is increasing as well, creating new challenges related to network congestion and security risk. Many enterprises are turning to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) to solve these … [Read more...]

If your enterprise is investing in cloud technology or deploying a set of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, or you’ve been rapidly growing and launching new locations, then you’ve probably also been talking about your network needs. The appeal of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is easily recognizable in each of these scenarios, and if it hasn’t already, it’s likely to come up in discussions about how to solve network challenges.
You may be tempted to have a short conversation … [Read more...]

You’re preparing for conversion to software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN), and there are good reasons to do so. You can expect to benefit from the convenience of centralized management and visibility, the cost savings of a subscription-based payment model, scalability and network traffic prioritization. As cloud spending increases and the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, more enterprises are likely to make the switch to SD-WAN.
What many teams miss in their transition to SD-WAN is the … [Read more...]

Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solves a lot of common network headaches with centralized management and better performance. It also, in many cases, delivers cost savings and reduces travel time for technicians to branch locations, because all troubleshooting and maintenance are done at the central hub.
For some enterprises, SD-WAN seems a bit out of reach. When a hybrid wide area network (WAN) has been designed using the integration of multiple technologies, accessing various … [Read more...]

Among in-house, managed, and hybrid approaches to SD-WAN, how do you know which one is right for a business?
In a large enterprise, network architects often work so thoroughly on choosing the right configuration that it makes sense for the in-house team to continue to manage the network needs including any SD-WAN solution.
For a smaller company, managed services are often the best choice for handling SD-WAN. Employees may not have the depth of network expertise to maintain the SD-WAN, or … [Read more...]